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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.40, 427.11 and 236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.40, 427.11 and 236.28 is: 354.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.40 : 427.11 = 236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.40/427.11 = 236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.40x = 427.11 × 236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.40x = 100,917.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,917.55/284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.84

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